Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-02
LAST DAYS WORK.
If o Grandly Successful
Normal Insti,-

| Upon entering the building we beheld tn
county superintendent. Hehad transformed
himself into one balmy beaming smile.
By this we knew that he was thinking O
thing was winding up smoothly and harmon
iously in connection with the institute.
But there was over everything that indie
scribable feeling of sadness that clings to .h,
last Of all things earthly, even to most pro
sale affairs.
The session that had been fraught with
able instruction and that promised COLDER
harvest, must come to an end.
The usual routine occupied the earlier part
tf the morning.
After recess the program was irregular
and interesting.
The following Is part Of the proceedings
Mental Philosophy members of this
class reluctantly moved to their last recitar
tion. Prof. McNeil's cheerfuiness soon
brought back the wonted equanimity and
once again with heart and mind in the work
this class pursued the abstract subject of
s'mental science" The lesson of the proceed
ing day was continued and various terms
were defined. Consciousness is the self
knowing power of the mind. Attention is
the power of concentrating the mind on one
object to the exclusion of all others. Alb
straction is the drawing away of qualities Of
objects and making them distinct objects Of
thought Judgmea. and reasoning were
co impaired and the point of likeness and diff
ference were shown. Character depends
upon right habits, strong will and self
control The instructor complimented the
class upon their efforts during the last
m onth to do the work outlined, and for their
ear nestness and attention. We can not
speak in too glowing terms of the value and
of our appreciation Of our conductor and he
goes back to Kansas City, carrying with him
the best wishes of the Eedgwick County
teachers, and the feeling that he has done his
duty faithfully and we'll
Next recitation was constitution. The
powers of congress were further elucidated
and the jurisdiction of Congress was shown
over 1.-THE district ten miles square in which
was the seat Of government and over the
land set apart for public buildings, arsenals
and navy yards"
This lesson was much enjoyed by all
me mbe rs of the class and we all feel that the
C constitution will be fully deliberately treated
on examination day. The teacher deserves
great credit for the simplicity and clearness
of his methods of teaching this subject.
Geography-The lesson was a general view
of the commerce of the earth. The relation
of commerce to the civilizing of heather ma
tons was shown. The location of great cities
depends upon commerce. London is the
greatest city in the world, because it is the
ce inter- of the civilized world and consequent
ly the center of trade. Natural location
upon the sea cost, har bors and water courses
also effects the size of cities. A short time
was given to the subject of teaching geo.
graphy. The use of outline and raised maps,
also pictures for the primary grade. Prof.
Mcneil showed the Importance of map draw
structor, our teacher, can have no idea of
our regret that this is the last recitation in
geography, and we would gladly welcome
him next year if providence so Wills
Under methods the subject of punish
ments, was discussed. Corporal punish
ment," the old Chestnut" was presented,
and variety of opinions soon became man.
fest. The state law, school law and the
Bible were all unanimously quoted to sub
tan tiate the various theories advanced |
Some think if necessary either to suspend or
nflict corporal punishment The parent |
should be consulted and some conclusion can |
Usually be reached. Such punishment |
hould be inflicted in private. The irstru-
nent should be merciful one that does not |
or make abrasions in the skin. The |
conductor says +: "This is disagreeable |
hing to talk about Cruel punishment |
should never be resorted to. Many good
points were made, and there was a unity
ma infested ON the agreement as to the dele
;erious effects of injudicious punishment.
After recess the following resolutions were
'ead and adopted:
Whereas, The board of education of the
,ity of Wichita has placed at the disposal OF
the teachers of Sedgwick county the high
school building and all apparatus connected
herewith, thus furnishing comfortable and
place for holding our Normal in
titute; and,
Whereas, The churches also have kindly
,iven us the use of their houses of worship
or our lectures; and,
Whereas, The county superintendent by
lis wise and judicious selection Of instructors
nd by his own untiring efforts has contribu-
ed to make the institute session now closing
most successful and pleasant; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we the teachers of Sedg-
wick county in institute assembled, through
ur committee, do hereby tender a vote of
hanks to the board of education and churches
the city of Wichita for their generosity,
nd be it further
Resolved, That we recognize in d. L.
'ence faithful and efficient superintendent,
nd that we, as teachers, will in every way
cooperate with him in the usbuilding of the
interests of our county schools, and be it
urther
Resolved, That to our instructors we re-
urn most grateful thanks for the manner in 1
hitch they have performed the arduous
uties connected with their positions, for the
aspiration and renewed energy we have re-
eived from their instruction, and for the
inform courtesy and kindness they have ex- {
ended to the members Of the institute, and ,
e it further
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
e presented to the county superintendent
nd the Instructors, and one to the daily pa